After sexual assault allegations on writer, 'Sacred Games' might not

The fate of Indian Netflix original crime-thriller Sacred Games' hangs in balance as it might not return for a second season after writer Varun Grover was accused of sexual harassment in the wake of #Me Too movement.

The online streaming giant, Netflix said in a statement, "At this time, we are evaluating options on the path forward.

Varun Grover, who faces allegations of sexual crime, categorically turned all such reports down, later addressing them in a statement negating every single detail in the alleged accusation.

"I completely, totally, categorically deny all the allegations being made. The screenshot in question is untrue, misleading, and defamatory to say the least. Issuing a detailed statement soon, he tweeted.

"Here's my detailed statement about the completely fabricated, misleading, and defamatory allegations against me. Am absolutely willing to cooperate and clear my name. Let's not allow such agenda-driven tactics to derail this movement please, Varun's statement read.

The writer has produced some of the best shows including India's first original web series on Netflix Sacred Games' starring Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte which not only went on to receive critical acclaim but was liked by international audience too.

Writer Varun Grover has been accused of allegedly harassing a woman during his college days. The woman shared her story anonymously on Twitter in the wake of #MeToo movement in India. However, Grover, who has also written the Netflix series Sacred Games, has denied all the charges.

Amid these allegations, it looks like Netflix will make some changes to the second season of Sacred Games. A statement by Netflix said, "At this time, we are evaluating options on the path forward.

Sacred Games was Netflix's first original in India and received a tremendous response. For the second season, Netflix had already announced that Anurag Kashyap and Neeraj Ghaywan would be directing the series with Vikramaditya Motwane being the show-runner.